Best hair growth serums 2022 UK - Harper's BAZAAR

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Encouraging hair to grow is no easy feat. Given all the stress that styling puts it through – hair straighteners being one of many culprits – it's only natural to experience some thinning from time to time.

The best hair growth serums claim to give lacklustre locks a healthy boost, leaving you with a fuller, thicker head of hair.

But can one hair product do all that? Our beauty team recruited a panel of over 200 testers, plus our experts in the Harper’s Bazaar Lab, to find out. Scroll down for the five hair growth serums that earned their hard-won approval.

Do hair growth serums actually work?

Don’t expect a miracle hair loss solution in a bottle, but our testing has shown that a good hair growth serum can help to limit fallout, thinning and breakages.

However, your rate of natural hair growth depends on a range of factors, including diet, genetics and hormones, meaning every individual will have a unique response.

Those experiencing considerable hair loss should seek professional medical advice to address the root cause.

What increases hair growth?

Our lifestyles and diet play a big role in our hair's regrowth. Excessive stress and unhealthy eating can stunt it, so aim to eat a balanced diet featuring proteins, zinc, iron and vitamins, including C, D and E. If you struggle to relax, try downloading a meditation app to help you factor in some down time.

In terms of hair products, many of those promising hair growth feature ingredients such as caffeine, biotin (a B vitamin containing fatty acids), Aminexil (a chemical developed by L’Oreal to help boost blood flow to hair follicles) and ginger (to treat scalp inflammation).

How we test

Our panel of 285 beauty testers, with a variety of hair types and textures, put 19 hair growth serums to the test for eight weeks.

They looked for signs of hair thickening, strengthening or regrowth, and noted any differences in the condition of their scalps.

To scientifically assess each serum's effect, our lab testers used a Hair Metrix machine to study hair follicles and measure how much growth was occurring.

Not every hair growth serum on test lived up to its marketing hype, but our top five did:

Best hair growth serum

Monpure Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum

This vegan serum emerged as the winner after impressing our panel and scoring highly in our lab test for improving thickness and hair density. Our testers reported a boost in shine, smoothness and hydration, with everyone enjoying relief from dandruff or scalp irritation.

Fewer split ends occurred, with many agreeing that it helped improve their hair loss concerns. So much so, in fact, that most plan to keep using it.

Key specifications
Size: 50ml
Paraben free: Yes
Silicone free: Yes
Vegan: Yes

Best hair serum for anti-breakage

Dr Barbara Sturm Anti-Hair Fall Scalp Serum

This offering from celebrity-favourite Dr Barbara Sturm is formulated with vitamin B5 and camellia extracts with the aim of fortifying delicate strands.

The lightweight texture strengthened our panel’s hair, helping to combat breakages and reduce hair fallout and shedding. Nearly everybody noticed a significant amount of regrowth after the trial period, and it proved effective in our lab test, too.

Key specifications
Size: 50ml
Paraben free: Yes
Silicone free: Yes
Vegan: Yes

Best sustainable hair oil

Guerlain Abeille Royale Scalp & Hair Youth-Oil-In Serum

Not only does our hair benefit from the rich Black Bee honey in this formula, but Guerlain has also made sure that others do, thanks to their 'Women for Bees' initiative, aiding female leadership and encouraging biodiversity.

The nourishing serum relieved any dryness among our testers, reviving thirsty strands to leave them looking smoother, thicker and altogether healthier. Scalps were left soothed and hydrated, too.

Key specifications
Size: 50ml
Paraben free: Yes
Silicone free: Yes
Vegan: No

Best pre-wash hair oil

Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil

The secret to healthier hair lies in a high-quality pre-wash treatment, and this oil falls into that category. It not only promoted density and thickness in our lab test, but also cured any dandruff and dryness in the scalp region.

The relaxing scent – thanks to notes of jasmine sambac and red champaca flowers – made for a pampering treat akin to a massage, and our panel's hair appeared stronger and less brittle afterwards.

Key specifications
Size: 55ml
Paraben free: Yes
Silicone free: Yes
Vegan: Yes

Best hair growth serum for irritated scalps

Kerastase Genesis Serum Anti-Chute Fortifiant

Containing key hair loss-treating ingredient Aminexil, this serum targeted our testers’ scalps, leaving them more hydrated and dandruff-free.

It moisturised everybody’s hair, with many panellists happy with how much healthier their hair looked after use. Not only that, but many also spotted fewer breakages and superior thickness, smoothness and shine. Overall, this is an excellent all-rounder for damaged hair.

Key specifications
Size: 90ml
Paraben free: Yes
Silicone free: Yes
Vegan: No

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